Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel (/ˈbɛkdəl/ BEK-dəl; born September 10, 1960) is an American cartoonist. Originally known for the long-running comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For, she came to critical and commercial success in 2006 with her graphic memoir Fun Home, which was subsequently adapted as a musical that won a Tony Award for Best Musical in 2015. In 2012, she released her second graphic memoir Are You My Mother? She was a 2014 recipient of the MacArthur "Genius" Award. She is also known for originating the Bechdel test.

"Bechdel" redirects here. For the test, see Bechdel test. For other uses, see Bechdel (surname).

Alison Bechdel
Bechdel at the Boston Book Festival in 2011
Born (1960-09-10) September 10, 1960
Beech Creek, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation
  • Cartoonist
  • author
EducationSimon's Rock College
Oberlin College (BA)
GenreAutobiography, social commentary
Literary movementUnderground
Notable worksDykes to Watch Out For,
Fun Home,
Are You My Mother?
Spouse
Amy Rubin
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(m. 2004; voided 2004)​
    Holly Rae Taylor
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    (m. 2015)​
    Website
    dykestowatchoutfor.com
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